Upper Meon

Message issued at 5:47pm, Thursday 26th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 27 February 2026 as rain is forecast (7 to 17mm).
Levels in the Meon are falling steadily but forecast rain from Thursday evening 26/02/2026 through to Friday morning could increase water levels. Flooding could affect roads through East Meon, West Meon including Lynch Lane, Shoe Lane and Church Lane, Exton and Bucks Head Hill at Meonstoke. The river may flood gardens and the Millennium Water Meadows at Wickham. Flood risk should start to diminish over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will ensure the river is kept free of reported blockages.
Consider activating any flood protection products you may have . Particularly properties close to the river or with pumps for groundwater.
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 27 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 5:47pm, Thursday 26th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Upper Meon

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Sun 1 Mar 2026, 5:17pm
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Fri 27 Feb 2026, 5:26pm
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Thu 26 Feb 2026, 5:47pm
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Wed 25 Feb 2026, 2:34pm
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Mon 23 Feb 2026, 4:42pm
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Flood Warning Area Details

River Meon from Frogmore to the M27

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: Hampshire

Watercourses covered: River Meon

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Upper Meon.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).